This fall, the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility will begin its transition to its new facility, Dakota Prairie Composting. This transition will happen in phases over the next year as staff begin to clear out the existing site. The first step in this process is to limit accepting additional materials at…
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Embracing a Greener Lifestyle for Environmental Good Ring in the new year by making a meaningful impact! This is the perfect time to turn those long-considered environmentally friendly ideas into actionable resolutions. Whether you’re looking to embrace sustainability or reduce your carbon footprint, now is the moment to start. From…
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The Benefits of Composting Your Christmas Tree From colorful lights to decorative ornaments, live evergreen trees have been a beloved holiday tradition for generations. Bringing a fresh, pine-scented tree into your home fills the air with the spirit of the season and creates a magical atmosphere that makes Christmas truly…
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Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season, a time to gather with friends and family around the table for delicious meals. As we come together to celebrate and express gratitude, it’s also a season when leftovers and food scraps can quickly add up, contributing to food waste. Discover how…
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Did you know that the practice of carving faces on vegetables may have originated in Ireland, where they used large turnips? According to History.com, Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, where pumpkins became the preferred material. Pumpkins with strange, scary, or funny faces illuminated by candle lights are a sure…
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Make 4 Paid Drop-Offs, Get the 5th One Free! Turn your scraps into savings with our new Drop-Off Rewards Program! Bring us your yard, wood, or food waste, and get every fifth drop-off for free. For every four paid drop-offs you make—all types included—you’ll get your fifth one on us….
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Fourteen months after breaking ground, our new location, Dakota Prairie Composting, is opening its gates on August 19 on a limited basis. The new facility will open in phases, starting with commercial wood and yard waste drop-offs only. This will allow us to start stockpiling carboniferous materials, ensuring we will…
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In recent years, states across the nation have been ramping up efforts to address environmental challenges, with a particular focus on waste management and sustainability. Minnesota stands out as a trailblazer in this regard, and our new facility, Dakota Prairie Composting, will be an important contributor to their goals. In…
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As a bustling large-scale composting facility, our journey has been one of continuous innovation and adaptation. We’ve embraced challenges head-on, constantly seeking ways to improve our operations while remaining environmentally conscious. In the construction of our new location [link], we are making decisions and plans which will help manage some…
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From backyard bins and household organics programs to large-scale facilities and statewide initiatives, the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility supports all types of composting. Celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost…
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